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Braided top bun

Whenever I'm walking around downtown New York, I see tons of cute girls wearing buns on the tops of their heads. Well, what could be even better than a top bun? A braided top bun! My friend Caroline, a hair genius, came over to explain exactly how to get this easy spring look, and the fabulous Jamie Beck took photos.

Here are Caroline's easy steps...1. This simple hairstyle is perfect for a warm spring day, when you want to keep your hair cool and off your neck. First, part your hair in a deep side part (instead of combing it back smoothly). This makes it look a little less fancy, perfect for bike rides or Sunday picnics. Then gather your hair into a ponytail on top of your head. The higher, the better.

2. Make a loose braid all the way down the tail. Don't braid it too tightly; a little messy is perfect and it will help it look less "ballerina." Secure the end with a rubber band; I recommend these clear elastic bands, since they'll blend into your hair color and won't be as visible.

3. Creating a circle on top of your head with the braid. You don't want to wrap it tightly like a bun; instead you want it loose and open in the center, kind of like a braided pillbox hat! (If your hair is really long, you may have to double up the braid, one in front of the other.) When you reach the end, tuck the bottom of the braid under the circle you've created to hide it.

4. Pin the braid in place with mini bobby pins, since they're easier to hide and won't be as noticeable.

5. A few suggestions: I like to make the look a little messier by pulling little strands of hair out at the back and sides, but if you prefer it cleaner, you don't have to do that. And if you'd like, you can pin your bangs out of the way with bobby pins.Voila! Here's the look, beautiful and timeless. What do you think, my darlings? Thank you so much, Caroline and Jamie! xoxo

Love, love, love. Not only am I wearing my hair in the "three twisted buns" style right now but I have this to look forward to when my hair grows out! Caroline is so beautiful and thank y'all for sharing these. It was a huge pleasure to shoot!

I love anything to do with braids so I really loved reading this.One of my favorite hairdos I do is doing normal braids on each side, but then tuck rolling them under. My friend always says I look like a little milk maid when I do it. LOL

I love these hair tutorials. The side ponytail has saved me! After my first pregnancy something happened with my hair. It just would not work the way I wanted it too. The side ponytail is first style I have been able to master since having my boys. I feel cute, I feel current and I love it!

for people with curly hair- this style will work, as well as the 3 little buns. as long as you can separate your hair to braid it, you can do these styles. just because my hair is straight doesn't mean it won't work or look good on those who's hair isn't, just try it!:)

Cute look, but perfect for bike rides? No, no, no! Sorry to be a stick-in-the-mud, but you can't wear a helmet with a top bun, and it's just not safe to ride helmet-less, especially when you've got a kid counting on you being safe and well! :-( I've had several friends hit by cars while cycling, and a helmet is just a necessity!

Wow, this actually is the easiest hair tutorial of all time! I am seriously hair-challenged, and I was able to do this in less than a minute! Thank you so much, it's perfect for spring and summer! I am so excited :)

SO gorgeous. I tried to do it last night and realized that my hair needs to be a lot longer (mine is 2-3 inches past my shoulders). To do this look you probably need it to be mid-back length. All the more reason for me to keep my eye on the prize and not do an impulse cut, which I did 2 years ago and still regret.

i do believe i am the only pathetic person in the world that cannot figure out how to do braids on my own head. sad because i haven't had a real haircut in about two years, and my hair is approximately 3.2 miles long now.*sigh*

I've followed your blog for a few months now and I'm just amazed by the things you do with your hair! I would love so much to do all these cute things with my hair but I just can't ever seem to get it right!

When I wear my hair up, I ordinarily wear it in a ballerina bun, so I was thrilled when you posted this - it's such a cute take on the style, and better for people like me who have, ahem, less than thick hair.

I tried it the next day and BINGO! Funny story: I was walking out of the restroom at work that day and a girl from my building came in and complimented me on the bun, for which I enthusiastically thanked her.

She followed up with, "You don't happen to read 'A Cup of Jo' do you?"

I enjoy your hair tutorials very much! although I have shorter hair than Caroline (and layered too) I managed both the messy side ponytail and the 3 twited buns!!Now I think of cutting my hair and I won't be able to do your tutorials... :(